Electric Utility
The electric department is responsible for providing electric power and service to approximately 11,000 customers in portions of three counties (Kershaw, Lee and Sumter). The city maintains both overhead and underground electric infrastructure. An on-call truck provides 24-hour service to our customers. If you need assistance with your electric service, call (803) 432-2421.
As a public provider, we strive to keep our rates as low as possible. The money we receive each month from bills is primarily used to purchase wholesale power and maintain / expand our electric infrastructure.
Check out the table below to see where we stand among electric providers in our area. To download our electric policy, click here.
| Provider | Cost of 1000 KWH |
|---|---|
| SCE&G | $152.18 |
| Lynches River | $147.90 |
| Fairfield Electric | $131.08 |
| City of Camden | $126.94 |
| Black River | $120.00 |
| Duke Progress | $112.70 |